Posted by
PDX Dave on Friday, March 26, 2010 4:06:50 PM
CBS are a pack of liars.
In a story that is sure to turn viral, CBS falsely claims that Blue
Cross refused to extend the parents' health coverage to a newborn with a
heart defect, citing "pre-existing condition."
Newborn with Birth Defect Denied Coverage
Health Care
Provider Tells Texas Family Baby's Artery Problem is a Pre-Existing
Condition; Won't Pay for Surgery
(CBS) For newborn Houston Tracy, the
historic health care overhaul came too late.
Houston, born March 15 at a Texas hospital, suffers from a defect in
his arteries. When his parents, Doug and Kim, applied to have his
corrective surgery covered under their insurance, they were denied, with
their carrier claiming Houston had a pre-existing condition, reports CBS station KTVT.
In fact, the parents HAD NO INSURANCE, despite the CBS claim that the
parents applied under "their insurance." In effect, the parents went to
Blue Cross with a very sick baby, and asked for insurance. Blue Cross
rightly said, "no." Who the hell in their right mind would insure
someone who is IN THE HOSPITAL being prepped for surgery?
While anyone with a heart will feel for the family, there are options
aplenty. I doubt the child will go without surgery. Hospitals and
doctors regularly do this sort of thing for free. This is why charity
exists. Insurance is not a charity. Blue cross was not only CORRECT in
denying coverage, but they did the RESPONSIBLE and MORAL thing! To
punish others in an insurance group by adding someone who they know to
have a serious pre-existing condition would be much worse than forcing
the parents to accept charity.
But the hysterics have begun. And the lies.
CBS should have their license revoked. How many times will they be
allowed to manufacture boldfaced LIES before they are shut down?